Cuckoo Fen Campsite

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Our pitch
Our pitch
Typical grassy pitch
Cuckoo fen
Camping under the trees or under the stars
Pitches under the trees
Afternoon sun casting a shadow across the sheltered western side of cuckoo fen
Wild camping pitches overlooking the compost loo
Nature's canopy
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Typical grassy pitch
Cuckoo fen
Camping under the trees or under the stars

  • Peaceful and simple site on a grazing pasture at the edge of the fens
  • Wildlife haven a five-minute walk from RSPB’s Ouse Fen nature reserve
  • Three acres of open pastures half an hour’s drive from Cambridge
Nest among the open pastures and small copse of native trees at Cuckoo Fen Campsite for a hol harnessing all that Cambridgeshire has to offer: clean air, big skies, lengthy walking routes and abundant birdlife. This three-acre park, newly opened in 2020, is a serene spot for lazing away while watching and hearing the fledglings in the surrounding hedgerows. Many more birds are in the vicinity too, as the site’s a five-minute walk from the nesting bitterns at the RSPB Ouse Fen reserve, Europe’s largest reed bed creation project. Eagle eyes might also spot the resident badgers, foxes and deer scampering about while wandering along the area’s many local public footpaths, bridleways and cycle trails. A short walk (20 minutes) leads to the village of Over with its local pub, well-stocked shop and other amenities, and the park is also half a mile from a public slipway on the River Great Ouse for launching canoes if you fancy wending your way around the local waterways. With a back-to-basics ethos, this eco-friendly site is proud of having low-impact facilities. Electricity isn't provided, but there’s a little lighting for the hot showers, washing-up sink and composting toilets.

Campground type

Tent sites 15
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens May 22
Please note
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.
  • Single-sex bookings of 3 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Group bookings of 12 or more adults are not permitted (couples and immediate family members excepted).
  • Group bookings of 4 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • Units longer than 6 metres are not allowed.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 22 to

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Reviews

9.6

Overall rating from 28 Pitchup.com customers

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Wifi
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Peaceful

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

96% would stay here again

What customers say

Cuckoo Fen is a quiet, beautifully maintained, eco-friendly site. Guests loved its peaceful rural setting, spacious spots, and nature reserve proximity. Showers & composting toilets were clean, well-stocked, with good pressure/temp. Kids enjoyed hammocks/hay bale play. Tim & family were friendly hosts. No hook-ups/WiFi was noted, but many liked the simplicity.

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Quiet site surrounded by trees. Mowed area…

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Catherine W. 2 reviews

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet site surrounded by trees.
Mowed area but also longer grass.
Clean composting toilets, links and showers.
Small honesty shop.
Lovely surrounding villages and fens.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Will come back soon

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Nice, quiet campsite in the middle of beautiful nature.
Loved the ECO toilets and showers

Disliked Nothing

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Green campsite in countryside, only small…

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Gary M. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Green campsite in countryside, only small number of pitches. Clean, showers nice and warm. Etc

Recommend to friends Visit again

Great campsite

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Anton B. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very quiet and great surroundings

Disliked None

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The eco friendly vibe, the simplicity…

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Anonymous

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked The eco friendly vibe, the simplicity and yet there was plenty for the kids - woodland hammocks and haystack fun

Disliked Nothing!

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Spacious, beautiful & chill campsite Great location…

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Annmarie O. 4 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Spacious, beautiful & chill campsite
Great location next to the nature reserve
Showers had good pressure & temperature
Toilets well maintained & stocked
Separate & clearly marked bins for all waste
Manager Tim & family were very friendly & helpful
Felt very safe & relaxed as a solo camper

Disliked No complaints

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Anonymous

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked We came as a large group and loved our weekend at Cuckoo Fen. The forest area was a welcome relief to the mini heat wave we had! Facilities were basic but well looked after and totally adequate for our needs. Would definitely recommend and would love to visit again. Thank you!

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Beautiful setting. So peaceful with a…

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Katherine J. 1 review

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Beautiful setting. So peaceful with a lovely relaxed feel and surrounded by nature. Loved the herb filled wheel barrow and the rope swings in the woods.

Disliked Having to leave 🤣

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Clean, no hassle check in (pick…

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Michal C. 3 reviews

Primitive grass tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Clean, no hassle check in (pick your spot). Warm water, flat, park by tent. Everything you would want

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Quiet calm atmosphere in rural setting.…

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alexandra l. 1 review

Primitive grass campervan, tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked Quiet calm atmosphere in rural setting.

Recommend to friends Visit again

Features

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Small (11-25 sites)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Indoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby

Location

Cuckoo Fen Campsite

Long Lane

Over

Cambridgeshire

England

CB24 5NE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

52.32536°N
0.02622°E

Nearest transport

Bus
8 mi Madingley Rd Park-and-Ride
8.9 mi Bus Station
9.5 mi Parkside
Rail
8.4 mi Waterbeach Rail Station
8.9 mi Cambridge North Rail Station
9.2 mi Huntingdon Rail Station
Airport
10.2 mi Cambridge Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

This place really is heaven for birdwatching. As well as bumping up against the Ouse Fen nature reserve, a vast expanse of newly created reedbed habitat already teeming with bitterns, hobbies, cuckoos, marsh harriers and bearded tits – plus free-to-access footpaths and trails – the park is a 15-minute drive from the RSPB's Fen Drayton Lakes. Other scenic sections of the 200-square-mile Cambridgeshire Fens are also easily accessible from this site and the historic city of Cambridge is straightforward to reach via a short journey on the UK's only guided busway. Rather drive? It’s half an hour by car, and park and ride options are on hand to make the journey a doddle. Once in the centre of the region’s capital, amble around attractive university buildings like King’s College with its huge gothic chapel or the intricately designed Trinity College, moseying around museums stocked with archaeology, anthropology, science and zoology displays as well. Starting to crave the outdoors again? Head to the city’s botanical garden and stroll among 16 acres of plant life or bound over to The Backs park on the River Cam to watch visitors punt along the water.

Must see

Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial 7.7 mi

Kings College Chapel 9.2 mi

Scudamore's Punting Company 9.4 mi

Fitzwilliam Museum 9.5 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 10.9 mi

National Trust

Houghton Mill 6.3 mi

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill 10.9 mi

Wicken Fen National Nature Reserve 11.4 mi

Wimpole Home Farm 13.1 mi

Wimpole Hall 13.1 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

OUSE FEN (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/01/2003) 1.4 mi

Willingham - The Stacks - Aldrith - The Washes - Willingham 1.8 mi

Earith 2 mi

FEN DRAYTON (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 31/01/2007) 2.5 mi

Boxworth 5.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Cuckoo Fen Campsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Cuckoo Fen Campsite dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Cuckoo Fen Campsite? This place really is heaven for birdwatching. As well as bumping up against the Ouse Fen nature reserve, a vast expanse of newly created reedbed habitat already teeming with bitterns, hobbies, cuckoos, … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Cuckoo Fen Campsite?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  noon –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  noon
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Cuckoo Fen Campsite? From $37.06 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.